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Explaining Brazil

The Brazilian Report
Brazil
Jair Bolsonaro
Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva
United States
Lula
Supreme Court Of Brazil
Donald Trump
Climate Change
Brazilian Congress
Amazon
Brazilian Politics
Tax Reform
São Paulo
Venezuela
Congress
Supreme Court
Brazilian Supreme Court
Lula Administration
Tariffs
January 8th Riots

News from Brazil, by The Brazilian Report — an independent media outlet uniquely positioned to offer an insider’s view of current affairs in Brazil.

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For years, Brazil's Supreme Court picked fights with Congress and the presidency. This month it turned on itself. On September 15, the full court sat for more than seven hours to answer a question it has dodged for 130 years, and walked away without ... more

Brazil's Supreme Court is facing what may be the worst crisis in its history. Justice André Mendonça unsealed the Banco Master investigation, exposing messages between the bank's former CEO and Justice Alexandre de Moraes. Now two factions of the cou... more

Two polls released Monday shook the political establishment. Augusto Cury, of the small Avante party, took third place in both: 11% in Nexus's survey, 7.8% in Atlas Intel's.

The numbers force rivals and analysts to take Cury seriously for the fi... more

Brazil's 2026 campaign is officially underway, and almost all the attention will be on the presidential race. That's a problem, because power in Brazil is increasingly won and lost in Congress — where the budget is controlled and where any president'... more

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Recent Guests

James Green
Professor at Brown University and Chairman of the Board at the Washington, Brazil Office
Brown University / Washington Brazil Office
Episode: A visa, a snub, and a reopened wound
Welber Barral
Trade consultant; former Brazil national trade secretary in the Lula and Dilma administrations
Independent consultant
Episode: Brazilian trade: Life after Washington
James N. Green
Historian, professor, and leading American scholar on Brazilian democracy and US-Brazil relations
Historian and Professor
Episode: Trouble ahead for Brazil-US relations?
Oscar Vilhena
Constitutional law professor at the Getulio Vargas Foundation
Getulio Vargas Foundation
Episode: Time to investigate Brazil's Supreme Court justices? (preview)
Otto Routono Filho
Full professor of civil engineering at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro; heads the Laboratory of Water Resources and the Environment
Federal University of Rio de Janeiro
Episode: Brazil's water leverage. And its fault lines (preview)
Brent Millican
Member of the Executive Secretariat of the Infrastructure and Socio-Environmental Justice Working Group
Episode: An indigenous victory against Cargill on the Tapajós River (preview)
Caipirinho Scanovino
Coordinator of the Saúd de Alegria Project, an NGO working with indigenous and riverine communities
Episode: An indigenous victory against Cargill on the Tapajós River (preview)
André Perfeito
Chief Economist at Guarantia Capital M&A, with a master's degree in Political Economy.
Guarantia Capital
Episode: Brazilian stocks’ record run (preview)
Mario Sérgio Lima
Chief Brazil Analyst at Medley Global Advisers
Medley Global Advisers
Episode: Brasília enters an election year on edge (preview)

Hosts

Gustavo Ribeiro
Editor-in-chief or host roles at The Brazilian Report; multiple entries indicate long-standing involvement as a primary host.
Ewan Marshall
Deputy Editor at The Brazilian Report; contributes analysis on politics and policy

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 444 ratings
  • Tariffs report

    Your not realizing the previous Brasil president was conservative and more on par with USA president trump at that time. Right or wrong. Now you went left in your last election and expect trump to still treat you like a brother. Your president isn’t pro American and has become close to china. That doesn’t work with trump or those that elected him. AIM to be more moderate and the tariffs will respond in kind. We love Brasil but not your government at this time.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    WTCMEDIC911
    United Statesa year ago
  • Nice to have Brazilian news in English

    Not much is available in English about current events in Brazil. As someone with family in Brazil, I like to keep up and appreciate this source of Brazilian news.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bilas Peles
    United Statesa year ago
  • Pretty good podcast with a typically leftist filter on Brazilian current events.

    Podcast Addict
    4
    premitive1
    2 years ago
  • I've listened to this purchase for years as a casual listener. The quality of the podcast has seemed to diminish as they focus more on driving subscriptions. Several minutes of the most recent episode were drowned out by music louder than the person speaking.

    Podcast Addict
    3
    premitive1
    2 years ago
  • Brazil - Love it or leave it.

    As a gringo of over 10 years I enjoy this podcast. Really enjoyed the 4 part Brazil - Love it or leave it series. Would like to hear more on Brazil’s global political history and relationships with other nations. Always great to have politics in English even if I don’t agree with all the outlooks and views.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cal900barnet
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Some criticism points to perceived bias or volume/mix issues in ads vs. episode content.
Listeners praise clear, balanced reporting and deep context on Brazilian politics.
Many appreciate English-language coverage of Brazil, with accessible explanations for non-Portuguese speakers.

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A visa, a snub, and a reopened wound
Q: How might Brazil respond domestically to these diplomatic moves?
Gustavo and James agree that Brazil's institutions, including the Supreme Court, have signaled a willingness to push back against perceived foreign interference, which could lead to a more adversarial posture from both sides as the election nears.
A visa, a snub, and a reopened wound
Q: What do you think is driving the US to move on ambassadorial appointments now?
James suggests it is a calculated attempt to create leverage before the election, aiming to undermine Lula's administration and to signal alignment with domestic political actors in Brazil who question electoral processes.
Brazilian trade: Life after Washington
Q: What are the potential risks and political considerations around threatening to suspend patents as a response strategy?
Suspending patents could curb costs for Brazil but would harm development, investment, and health procurement in the long term; the process is procedural and time-consuming, and it would require careful consideration of WTO rules and domestic policy implications on innovation.
Brazilian trade: Life after Washington
Q: What strategic moves is Brazil making to diversify its trade and reduce dependence on the U.S.?
Brazil is pushing ahead with Mercosur deals, signing Singapore recently, and pursuing bilateral arrangements with Canada, the EU, and potentially India, while also promoting export financing and flexible policy tools to support mid-sized exporters.
Brazilian trade: Life after Washington
Q: Can you explain the current state of Brazil's trade with the United States and which sectors are most affected?
Tariffs are uneven across sectors: some products fall under 25%, others under 12.5%, and some are excluded; mid-sized firms and specific sectors like furniture face greater exposure as they lose access to the U.S. market while others such as coffee and beef have seen exemptions due to U.S. inflation concerns.

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Explaining Brazil presents informed discussions on Brazilian politics, economics, and governance with a roster of researchers, economists, and policy experts. Episodes frequently examine Congress dynamics, trade policy, diplomacy, and regional geopolitics, often featuring long-form interviews that unpack complex issues for decision-makers and informed listeners alike. A notable strength is its ability to blend academic insight with practical implications for business, policy, and international relations, making it a strong resource for listeners seeking depth, context, and diverse perspectives on Brazil's near- and mid-term trajectory.

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2. Welber Barral
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4. Oscar Vilhena
5. Otto Routono Filho
6. Brent Millican
7. Caipirinho Scanovino
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